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Real Tips from Real Engineers: How to Keep Your Home Safe and Warm All Year Round

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Home Maintenance in 2024: A Guide to Efficiency and Savings

As we make strides into the new year, maintaining a comfortable and efficient home is essential for both your peace of mind and your bank balance.

How to Bleed a Radiator Without a Key

The way to bleed a radiator depends on the type you have and the tools available to you. Radiator keys are easy to misplace, but given the right alternatives and know-how, you can still bleed a radiator without one.

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A guide to solar energy

With many consumers on the hunt for ways to save energy, live more sustainably and save money, solar energy is a natural solution. The sun is a renewable power source, one which can be used to provide electricity and hot water within the home. Here’s a look at the ins and outs of solar panels.

Best Boiler for a Small House or 1-Bed Flat

One of the worst things is when you turn on your radiator and notice that it won’t heat up. Even worse, this problem almost always seems to occur at the worst possible time. Luckily, most radiator problems are easy to fix, so if your central heating system isn’t providing your home with enough warmth – you can repair the issue.

Owning an EV: my thoughts, one year on – by Nicola Battey

Today marks one year of having an EV, so I thought I’d share my thoughts on how I’ve found it so far…

Firstly, I’ve avoided having a car in London for as long as reasonably possible – but with two small humans to look after, it was simply too difficult to put off any longer. In all honesty, before I had an EV I didn’t particularly enjoy driving but I love having our EV – and here’s why.

Energy-efficient Appliances in the Home

As the cost of living crisis continues, homeowners are questioning the efficiency of the appliances in their home in an effort to reduce their energy bills as much as possible.

Opinion: Getting to Net Zero

The net-zero race is on – and in 2019, the UK Government committed to a target of getting to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 to help mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on the global stage. 

How to Fix a Leaking Radiator Valve (Step-by-Step)

Leaking radiator valves can quickly become a hazard if left. A sizable leak could eventually damage your flooring or furniture. This is why it’s important to investigate the issue, and fix it as soon as you can.

How to Bleed a Radiator Without a Key (In 6 Easy steps)

The way to bleed a radiator depends on the type you have and the tools available to you. Radiator keys are easy to misplace, but given the right alternatives and know-how, you can still bleed a radiator without one. If you have a radiator key, head over to our guide on How to Bleed a Radiator.

Why Your Radiator is Cold At The Bottom (& How to Fix It)

A radiator that’s hot on top but cold at the bottom may go unnoticed for a while. After all, how many times do you check the radiator is on by touching the bottom of it? If you do find the radiator cold at the bottom, it’s important to find out why, as this could be a sign there are issues with your heating system.

How to Unblock a Toilet

A blocked toilet can be a nuisance, but what’s worse is, it’s a problem many of us won’t have a clue how to fix. If the question you’re asking is, how do you unblock a toilet? The good news is, when a toilet backs up, there are a few different ways you can unblock it. Once you’ve learned how to conquer this issue, you’ll be equipped to tackle future blockages.

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